13 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Herald Times Reporter
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
1
A Saturday ceremony at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc ordained David Wollersheim, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Wollersheim, before about 600 attendees. The event underscores a historic ecclesiastical milestone for the parish and community.
Three candidates vie for UMW president on the eve of elections. Incumbent Arnold Miller, 54, faces challenger Harry Patrick, 46, once his ally, and Lee Patterson, 42, executive board member aligned with former president Tony Boxle. The vote comes amid coalfield unrest as the Carter administration urges higher coal output by 1984.
Three Girl Scouts aged nine and ten were found beaten to death in their sleeping bags at Camp Scott, two miles south of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Initial details were sketchy and no suspects were named as relatives were notified.
Jury selection began for Jamies Robison a pudgy plumber from Chandler and Max Dunlap Phoenix contractor as they face first degree murder and conspiracy charges in the bomb blast that killed Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles. Police tied the motive to a June 2 1976 bombing after luring him to a Midtown hotel with a land fraud ruse.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter will meet with officials and may testify before congressional committees about her two week Latin America journey. After a seven nation tour she planned rest and speak with Vineroo ahead of an Organization of American States meeting in Grenada. White House aides say Frank Moore discussed her possible testimony to foreign relations panels.
In central Johannesburg two black youths opened fire with machine guns on four whites drinking tea in a department store warehouse. Two whites were killed and a third wounded. Eyewitnesses said a grenade was ignited. Police seized two youths. officials did not confirm arrests or motives.
The Associated Press notes a warming trend starting Tuesday after a cloudy cool day. Wisconsin cities recorded highs from 33 at Milwaukee and Racine to 72 at Wausau, with most areas in the 60s and lows from 39 at Superior to 55 at Spooner. Northwest was partly cloudy while the lakeshore faces rain and showery periods through Friday.
James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., was captured near Brushy Mountain Tennessee after a 34 hour flight. Ray, exhausted and captured with dogs Sandy and Little Red, offered no resistance and was taken to Brushy Mountain State Prison. Two escapees remain at large as authorities announce the end of one of the largest prison escapes in state history.
Wisconsin Democrats overwhelmingly elected University of Wisconsin mathematics professor Michael Bleicher as state chairman at a weekend convention, moving toward a new leadership under Lt. Gov. Gay Schreiber. Bleicher led with large support, while Darrel Hanson of Milwaukee and June Loggin of Stevens Point trailed. neither Gov. Patrick Lucey nor Schreiber attended the event.
Governor race focus highlights Ford at Wisconsin Republican fundraising dinner. He urges building party strength, notes Lucey departure to Mexico as ambassador, and Schreiber to act as governor. Ford cites 1985 Democrats’ control and 1966 GOP gains as benchmarks, names Kasten and Borden among supporters, while Bleicher aims to expand grassroots recruitment.
Reports from Brush Motalas Tennessee outline how inmates escaped by a wall ladder and improvised pipe cable device. Investigators cite a 200 volt cable, wall gaps, and a top notch to bypass security. Authorities acknowledge weather and diversions as contributing factors. Ward was recaptured nearby. guards and posts faced staffing concerns.
A private airplane carrying Paul Greer and his two daughters disappeared after departing Manitowoc County Airport Saturday. A mass search by Civil Air Patrol, US Coast Guard, and authorities across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan continued Monday. The pilot did not file a flight plan. the craft was last sighted over a 125 mile stretch of Lake Michigan south of Manitowoc.
The Vilas Balh mansion of the Rahr-West Museum became the first Manitowoc County site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. James A Sewell, SHSW grants manager, announced the designation after museum board chair Mrs. John J. West accepted the over liftover. The mansion, built by Joseph Vilas and later occupied by Reinhard Rohr, is noted for local historic significance and architectural merit by the Ferry firm.
An ad offers a vacant one bedroom apartment rental. Prefers a single person or couple, no pets. Contact numbers 500-0000 684-4493 or 793-1317 with a request for an Ad Visor.
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